Patch, Soap and Essential Oil Firms Warned On COVID-19 Claims, Court Silences Herbal Firm
Executive Summary
FDA and FTC submit another three warnings to consumer health marketers making bogus claims to prevent or treat COVID-19. FTC also announces California firm agreed to court order to stop claiming a supplement consisting mainly of vitamin C and herbal extracts is an effective treatment.
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